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Riza Dagoc
Riza Dagoc reports on regulation, investing and the digital-asset business for TokenPost. Send corrections or tips to info@tokenpost.com.
Stories by Riza Dagoc
- Ethereum Eyes Tokenization Boom as Citi Forecasts $5.5 Trillion Market by 2030
Ethereum could emerge as one of the biggest beneficiaries of the growing real-world asset (RWA) tokenization trend after Citigroup projected that the tokenized securities market could expand from $17 billion today to …
· Investing
- Grayscale Hyperliquid Staking ETF Nears Launch After Sixth SEC Amendment
Grayscale Investments has moved one step closer to launching its highly anticipated Hyperliquid Staking ETF after submitting its sixth amended filing to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The latest am…
· Investing
- Hyperliquid vs Zcash: Privacy and Transparency Shape Crypto in 2026
The debate around Hyperliquid vs Zcash highlights two very different visions for the cryptocurrency industry in 2026. While Hyperliquid focuses on transparent, high-speed decentralized trading, Zcash continues to cham…
· Investing
- House of Doge and Paxos Partner to Expand Dogecoin Access
House of Doge, the corporate entity supporting the Dogecoin Foundation, has entered into a strategic partnership with blockchain infrastructure provider Paxos to accelerate institutional access to Dogecoin (DOGE). The…
· Business
- Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Announces Toncoin Rebrand to GRAM as Token Price Surges
Telegram founder Pavel Durov has unveiled a major rebranding initiative for the TON ecosystem, confirming that Toncoin will be renamed GRAM, the original name proposed for the network’s native cryptocurrency in its fi…
· Business
- AI Stock Rally Widens Gap Between Bitcoin and Traditional Markets in 2026
Global investors are increasingly focused on the growing divergence between traditional financial markets and the cryptocurrency sector. Over recent weeks, the S&P 500 continued its impressive rally, gaining an additi…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Treasury Firms Face Pressure as Strategy Sells BTC, While Select Companies Continue Crypto Accumulation
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the company widely credited with popularizing the corporate Bitcoin treasury strategy, has sold Bitcoin for the first time since December 2022, offloading approximately $2.5 million worth of B…
· Business
- Keyrock Moves to Acquire Bankrupt Crypto Firm BlockFills for $3.25 Million
Brussels-based digital asset services company Keyrock is set to acquire significant assets of bankrupt crypto trading and lending firm BlockFills in a deal valued at $3.25 million, pending court and regulatory approval.
· Business
- Crypto Funds See $1.67B Outflow as Geopolitical Tensions Weigh on Market Sentiment
Crypto investment products recorded their second-largest weekly outflow of 2026 at the end of May, as investors withdrew $1.67 billion from digital asset funds amid escalating geopolitical tensions and a broader risk-…
· Insights & Views
- Vitalik Buterin Proposes Options-Based DeFi Model to Reduce Crypto Liquidation Risks
Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin has introduced a new concept for decentralized finance (DeFi) that could significantly reduce the risk of sudden liquidations, one of the industry's most persistent challenges. In a…
· People
- Strategy Highlights STRC as Bitcoin Sale Funds Preferred Stock Dividend
Strategy (NASDAQ: MSTR), the world's largest publicly traded corporate holder of Bitcoin, is placing renewed emphasis on its perpetual preferred stock, STRC, following a recent Bitcoin sale used to support dividend pa…
· Business
- Sui Network Outages Expose Gas-Charging Bug and Randomness Failure
Sui, a leading Layer-1 blockchain, experienced three separate mainnet outages on May 28 and May 29, 2026, after a series of software bugs triggered network-wide disruptions. According to a post-mortem released by the …
· Technology
- XRP Price Falls to 15-Week Low Despite Rising ETF Inflows
XRP extended its recent losses and fell to its lowest level in more than three months, highlighting the ongoing battle between bullish accumulation signals and persistent selling pressure. While significant XRP exchan…
· Investing
- Bitcoin ETFs See Record $2.97 Billion Outflows as Rising Oil Prices Weigh on Crypto Market
Bitcoin and the broader cryptocurrency market remained under pressure despite a strong rally in global equities, as record outflows from U.S. spot Bitcoin ETFs and surging oil prices dampened investor sentiment.
· Investing
- Aave Launches DeFi Risk Overhaul After $230M rsETH Exploit
Aave has announced a major overhaul of its risk management framework following the $230 million rsETH exploit in April 2026, one of the largest decentralized finance (DeFi) attacks of the year. According to the lendin…
· Business
- Michael Saylor’s ‘Working Better’ Post Sparks Fresh Bitcoin Purchase Speculation
Michael Saylor, founder and executive chairman of Strategy, has once again fueled speculation about a new Bitcoin (BTC) acquisition after posting “Working ₿etter” on X on May 31. The brief message immediately caught t…
· People
- Hyperliquid HYPE Surpasses Dogecoin, Secures Top 10 Crypto Ranking in 2026
Hyperliquid’s native token, HYPE, has officially overtaken Dogecoin (DOGE) in market capitalization, earning a place among the top 10 cryptocurrencies by market value. The milestone represents a significant shift in t…
· Investing
- Ethereum Insider Blames Foundation Missteps for ETH’s 65% Decline Against Bitcoin in 2026
A prominent Ethereum developer and ICO-era participant has sparked debate across the crypto industry after arguing that Ether’s (ETH) 65% decline against Bitcoin (BTC) since the 2022 Merge is the result of specific ex…
· Investing
- Satoshi-Era Bitcoin Wallet Moves 20 BTC After Nearly 16 Years of Inactivity
A Bitcoin wallet dating back to the early days of the network has become active again after remaining untouched for nearly 15.8 years. The dormant address transferred 20 BTC on May 31, 2026, sparking interest among cr…
· Investing
- SUI, ONDO, and Pi Network Emerge as Undervalued Crypto Coins to Watch in 2026
SUI, ONDO, and Pi Network are attracting investor attention as some of the most undervalued crypto coins to watch in 2026. Despite recent market volatility, traders continue monitoring these digital assets for potenti…
· Investing
- Fed Governor Waller Says Stablecoins Could Expand U.S. Monetary Influence as CLARITY Act Gains Momentum
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has once again expressed support for stablecoins, highlighting their potential role in extending the reach of U.S. monetary policy across the globe. Speaking at an event in …
· Regulation
- Arthur Hayes Predicts Hyperliquid Could Surpass Solana Before Bull Market Ends
BitMEX co-founder Arthur Hayes has doubled down on his bullish outlook for Hyperliquid (HYPE), predicting that the fast-growing cryptocurrency could eventually surpass Solana (SOL) in market capitalization before the …
· Investing
- NEAR Protocol Tests Key Support After Strong Altcoin Rally in 2026
After one of the strongest altcoin rallies seen in recent weeks, NEAR Protocol (NEAR) is facing its first major support test as the cryptocurrency market enters a consolidation phase. Following an impressive surge fro…
· Investing
- Bitcoin Near Oversold Levels as BTC Price Tests Key Support Zone
Bitcoin is showing signs of entering oversold territory after a sharp correction that erased much of the momentum generated during its recent rally. After reaching a high above $82,000, the leading cryptocurrency has …
· Investing
- Coinbase Launches Direct INR Deposits and Withdrawals in India, Expanding Crypto Access in 2026
Coinbase has announced a major expansion in India with the launch of direct Indian rupee (INR) payment rails, allowing users to deposit and withdraw funds directly through their bank accounts via the Immediate Payment…
· Business
- Massive $1.26 Billion IBIT Block Sale Likely Driven by Investor Exit, Not Bitcoin Basis Trade
A massive $1.26 billion block sale of BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (IBIT) has sparked discussion across the crypto market, with new analysis suggesting the transaction was driven by a large investor seeking a fas…
· Business
- French Hill Signals Tokenization as Next Major U.S. Crypto Policy Priority
House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill has indicated that tokenization could become the next major focus of U.S. digital asset policy after lawmakers finalize work on stablecoin regulation and cryptoc…
· Regulation
- DTCC Expands Tokenized Securities Strategy with Stellar Network Integration
DTCC’s decision to connect its upcoming tokenized securities platform to the Stellar (XLM) blockchain marks the latest milestone in a partnership that has been developing for nearly a decade, according to Stellar Deve…
· Business
- Cardano Price Faces Critical Test as ADA Trades Below Key Support
Cardano (ADA) is approaching a crucial technical turning point as the cryptocurrency continues to trade below a major support level that has held firm for several years. Despite early signs of recovery across the broa…
· Investing
- EU Crypto Tax Revenue Forecast Faces Skepticism, Circle Executive Warns
The European Union’s projected crypto tax revenue could fall well below expectations, according to Patrick Hansen, Circle’s EU Strategy and Policy Lead. Hansen has challenged the European Commission’s estimate that ne…
· Investing
- Bitwise CIO Sees Hyperliquid (HYPE) Tapping a $600 Trillion Market Opportunity
Bitwise Chief Investment Officer Matt Hougan believes Hyperliquid (HYPE) should be valued against the broader global financial market rather than the cryptocurrency sector alone. According to Hougan, Hyperliquid’s pot…
· Investing
- CLARITY Act Faces Critical June Deadline as Crypto Industry Pushes for Passage
The battle over the CLARITY Act is entering a decisive stage as lawmakers and crypto industry leaders intensify efforts to secure its passage before Congress breaks for the August recess. With a packed legislative sch…
· Regulation
- SEC Sues Texas Man Over Alleged $12.3M Crypto AI Trading Ponzi Scheme
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has filed a lawsuit against Texas resident Nathan Fuller, accusing him of orchestrating a $12.3 million crypto investment fraud that allegedly misled around 150 invest…
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Price Slides as IBIT Outflows Continue and Wall Street Backs Anthropic’s $65B Raise
Bitcoin (BTC) has fallen 5.42% over the past seven days, trading near $73,693 on May 29, 2026. Market analysts suggest the leading cryptocurrency could face additional downside pressure as BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin …
· Investing
- Texas Appoints Advisory Committee for Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Initiative
Texas is taking another major step in its state-backed Bitcoin strategy by appointing a five-member advisory committee to oversee the newly established Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The announcement was made by act…
· Regulation
- Crypto Market Recovery in Focus as $7.5 Billion Bitcoin, Ethereum, and XRP Options Expire
The crypto market is showing signs of recovery after a recent downturn, supported by improving investor sentiment following the extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire for another 60 days. Bitcoin (BTC), Ethereum (ETH), …
· Investing
- XRP Faces Monthly Loss as Market Volatility Weighs on Investor Confidence
XRP is heading toward a negative monthly performance in May 2026 as ongoing cryptocurrency market volatility continues to pressure investor sentiment. After briefly showing signs of recovery earlier in the month, XRP …
· Investing
- CFTC Opens Door for Regulated Bitcoin Perpetual Futures in the U.S.
The U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) has taken a major step toward expanding the American cryptocurrency derivatives market by approving the listing and trading of bitcoin perpetual futures contracts. …
· Regulation
- Paxos Secures SEC Approval for Blockchain-Based Securities Settlement
Paxos has achieved a major regulatory milestone after its subsidiary, Paxos Securities Settlement Company (PSSC), received full registration from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) to provide securities…
· Business
- ICE CEO Says Hyperliquid Is “Bigger Than NASDAQ” as Crypto Perpetual Futures Gain Mainstream Attention
Jeffrey Sprecher, founder and CEO of Intercontinental Exchange (ICE), has sparked discussion across the crypto industry after describing decentralized trading platform Hyperliquid as “bigger than NASDAQ” during a rece…
· Investing